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Music Video: Rihanna - American Oxygen
Member Since: 8/17/2013
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Originally posted by Horus
Wait I didn't understand, did you like the video after all?
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OMG get it
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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i love it. i like that shes putting real substance into her music and shes promoting social awareness , you barely get any artist besides P!nk who still spread this kind of message throughout music, so refreshing from all the basic songs you hear from her
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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the song is repetitve and catchy and likeable. the video is a brainwashing forced mess. she looks awesome tho
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Member Since: 2/4/2014
Posts: 3,593
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Originally posted by Comedor
This feels wrong coming from Rihanna.
Kinda cringeworthy.
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Who should sing it if not her? There's so much I could say.
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Member Since: 2/6/2014
Posts: 41,074
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Originally posted by Horus
Wait I didn't understand, did you like the video after all?
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EXPOSE ha.
He commented in here 4 times.
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Member Since: 2/4/2014
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Originally posted by Horus
Wait I didn't understand, did you like the video after all?
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Get ha
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Member Since: 4/10/2011
Posts: 14,331
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This video would have been iconic if she didn't include the Ferguson mess.
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Member Since: 4/7/2012
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Originally posted by Ra2
This makes zero sense what so ever.
The government is a unique institution that has zero responsibility for history that it's current members have no control over. Second, what you're referring to wasn't just beliefs and such of government but of the nation in general terms. What you're really saying is that people who were not involved in said conflicts need to somehow make up for others mistakes. Imagine if somebody asked you to pay for somebody else's mortgage. Would you think that is fair? No. (just a random example; find one that's relatable to you).
As for everybody else who quoted except for chrome (I think it was), thanks for quoting only the part of the post you read.
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your random example is not comparable whatsoever. until the changes become a reality, you will never ever be able to intertwine or compare examples of black lives vs white lives.
and it doesn't matter who's a part of our government now, the point is that it's the same system it's always been. They DO have a responsibility to fix things for minorities, especially black americans when the faults of white people before are STILL ruining black lives today.
and once the government restructures education and the curriculum, it's the responsibility of every American to accept the truth and band together to continue the change.
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Member Since: 3/12/2011
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its ridiculous the sheer amount of symbolism in the video degrades
the video.
the song
the message
and her..
of any real substance.
She's also got a full on nipple erection, through a skimpy little vest as she protrudes her chest out repeatedly.. Her team has really run out of ideas for her.
This new era lacks any focus, direction - its just compete random ********, to go with current day events. The song and video make NO real sense.. shes talking about breathing in American Oxygen, fulfilling dreams, and building empires yet all i see is the Ku klux clan, violence, demonic symbolism and homeless people. girl can keep her oxygen.
i cant believe people buy into this as inspirational..
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Member Since: 11/16/2011
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Ngl, I don't really get the video and it's message.
But I like it.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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The message of the video isn't even that complex idk how you all are failing to see it
Anyways I liked it and she looks amazing
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 14,581
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Interview w the director of the video that explains the concept for those who are still confused:
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The video has an underlying message of political and social justice, was this a collaborative concept or simply an ode to the lyrics of the song?
Definitely collaborative. Rihanna really wanted to make people think with this one, and really wanted to make sure it wasn’t too focused on just the positive or just the negative. In the edit, it was all about finding the right balance of historical footage, positive and negative, that would work to juxtapose the two sides of American history. There’s glory in the struggle, there are ups and downs, and all of that is what makes America what it is. We wanted to find the right balance that pulled the viewer into different emotions and feelings about what they were watching.
We worked with Rihanna to show America from varying perspectives: along with including classic apple pie Americans, we also wanted to show those desperately trying to get here, the disenfranchised, the persecuted, those struggling against all odds to attain change, those who fought to make america what it is and the kids who hold America's future in their hands.
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Can you tell us about where the video was shot and the overall premise?
We shot most of the performance elements with Rih on a live runway, which apparently isn’t something that’s normally possible. Usually it’s out on a side road or taxiway, so it was pretty special to be able to build a massive American flag directly in the middle of a runway and shoot there. (Obviously they closed the runway to air traffic for our shoot so no one was in danger) We also shot over at the Pasadena City Hall, which is actually where they shot all the city hall exteriors for "Parks & Recreation." So that was fun.
Really this video is an exploration of the rich fabric that makes up America’s history. There’s greatness and joy, but also pain and struggle. And all of that combined makes America what it is.
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http://revolt.tv/news/rihannas-ameri...F-9693F52CB9B5
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 8/19/2013
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I just watched, great, probably her best video and body of work. That being said, I feel like the statement made is slightly underdeveloped and could use some explanation. Nonetheless, I feel like R8 is going to be her best and most critically acclaimed album to date at this rate.
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Member Since: 8/13/2012
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Originally posted by BajanBeauty
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legend
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Member Since: 8/1/2012
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Originally posted by BajanBeauty
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ICON is educating us
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Member Since: 2/11/2012
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Best Video with a Message
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Member Since: 5/19/2011
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Member Since: 11/15/2011
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I actually think this is great. I love the juxtaposition of the lyrics and clips throughout the video.
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Member Since: 1/4/2014
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Originally posted by MusicandSoul
its ridiculous the sheer amount of symbolism in the video degrades
the video.
the song
the message
and her..
of any real substance.
She's also got a full on nipple erection, through a skimpy little vest as she protrudes her chest out repeatedly.. Her team has really run out of ideas for her.
This new era lacks any focus, direction - its just compete random ********, to go with current day events. The song and video make NO real sense.. shes talking about breathing in American Oxygen, fulfilling dreams, and building empires yet all i see is the Ku klux clan, violence, demonic symbolism and homeless people. girl can keep her oxygen.
i cant believe people buy into this as inspirational..
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We worked with Rihanna to show America from varying perspectives: along with including classic apple pie Americans, we also wanted to show those desperately trying to get here, the disenfranchised, the persecuted, those struggling against all odds to attain change, those who fought to make america what it is and the kids who hold America's future in their hands.
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